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562: How to optimize HRV for a longer, healthier life | Leah Lagos, Psy.D.

The mindbodygreen Podcast

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Harnessing Heart Rate Variability for Peak Performance

This chapter explores the relationship between physical and mental states in athletes, focusing on how breathing techniques can foster enhanced focus and flow during high-pressure events. It emphasizes the importance of heart rate variability (HRV) in managing stress and improving performance, alongside its applications in both sports and everyday life. The discussion also includes innovative uses of HRV for enhancing cognitive decision-making among elite performers and the significance of interoceptive ability in emotional regulation.

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